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Title Section12 2004-10-21 1 Streats THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2004 website: www.streats.com.sg e-mail: streats@sph.com.sg MITA (P) 196/03/200412 words
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Article, Illustration712 2004-10-21 1 ChuaKongHo - With IPO booty in the bank, Air Asia CEO Tony Fernandes could have the last laugh By ChuaKongHo MEET multi-millionaire Tony Fernandes, chief executive of Malaysia’s budget airline Air Asia. He wears a happy smile these days. For very good reason. He is about to pocket a712 words
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Advertisement36 2004-10-21 1 WORRY ABOUT MYANMAR ASEAN, JAPAN AND THE U.S. CONCERNED THAT LEADERSHIP CHANGE COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT JUNTA’S ‘ROAD MAP’ TO DEMOCRACY PAGE 2 FIBRE’S HIGH VALUE ROUGHAGE GOOD FOR HEALTH, HELPS REDUCE RISK OF CANCER PAGE 2536 words
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355 2004-10-21 2 Zubaidah Nazeer - By. Zubaidah Nazeer INDIA’S massive media market, with than 100 television stations, 4,000 dailies and 2,000 magazines, is set to be liberalised further. Its Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Culture, Mr S Jaipal Reddy, who met reporters yesterday at the Shangri-La Hotel here on355 words
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Article, Illustration385 2004-10-21 2 Replacement could deal severe blow to hopes for democracy in Myanmar AFP BANGKOK The replacement of Myanmar’s prime minister prompted concern among the country’s neighbours yesterday, with key players warning that the change could be a blow to hopes of democracy in the military-ruled state. Developments afterAFP; AP - 385 words
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208 2004-10-21 2 SEVERAL Malaysian state governments are in financial trouble, and at least two, Pahang and Sabah, are on the brink of bankruptcy. The National Audit Department (NAD) of Malaysia recently revealed that although the coffers of most of these states had yet to208 words
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451 2004-10-21 3 Sarah Ng - sl.2m centre, offering hope to cancer patients, is first such private-sector facility in S-E Asia By Sarah Ng THE Parkway Group Healthcare yesterday officially opened a centre to treat blood disorders and blood cancers using stem cell transplantation in a move to boost its position451 words
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337 2004-10-21 3 PHILADELPHIA -An American woman who went through menopause has become pregnant after receiving an ovary from her sister. This is believed to be the first case of its kind, British newspaper The Independent reported yesterday. Ms Stephanie Yarber, 24, who works337 words
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Article, Illustration212 2004-10-21 3 PERUVIAN researchers have successfully bred fleshier guinea pigs which they plan to market worldwide as another source of meat. The “super guinea pig” tips the scales at around I.lkg each, which is 420 g heavier than a normal-sized one. Although guinea pigs, from thePics: AP - 212 words
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Article, Illustration319 2004-10-21 4 S’pore bought 9.34 m Aussie eggs as those from M’sia were banned over flu fears Reuters SYDNEY Australian exports of chicken eggs and poultry meat to Singapore have surged since the ban on imports from Malaysia, the Australian government said yesterday. Singapore banned imports of eggs– Reuters - 319 words
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219 2004-10-21 4 afp BANGKOK Up to 80 tigers are to be culled at a private zoo in Thailand in a bid to end a bird flu outbreak that has already killed 30 of the big cats, officials said yesterday. The latest seven died yesterdayafp - 219 words
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Article, Illustration453 2004-10-21 6 Khushwant Singh - 5 L Khushwant Singh BUSINESSMAN Victor Ang saw his son’s eyes light up in June this year when the child planted his first bean sprout. “It was some kindergarten project, but you should have seen Dane’s eyes all aglow when the sproutsKhushwant Singh - 453 words
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Article320 2004-10-21 6 Emerging trend in M’sian schools worries UN body KUALA LUMPUR The United Nations has cited Malaysian boys’ apparent lack of academic prowess as “an emerging social problem”, according to a news report yesterday. Because boys in the country lag far behind girls in obtaining secondary320 words
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Article, Illustration248 2004-10-21 6 LEARNING guru Tony Buzan (pictured) wants to teach every child how to learn the right way. He hopes to achieve this through the world’s first Tony Buzan Learning Centre for children, which opened in Singapore last year. Located in Goldhill Plaza at Thomson Road, the enrichment248 words
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118 2004-10-21 8 BUZZSTOP INSTEAD of trying to maintain brand loyalty through discount schemes, petrol companies have turned to marketing via short, sharp attacks in the form of brief, promotional price-cut campaigns. According to The Straits Times, this has been seen since discount-reliant118 words
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Article, Illustration67 2004-10-21 8 Ng Sor Luan - Picture and text by Ng Sor Luan Tips to a healthy way of life are now available on three SMRT concept trains. They carry colourful messages informing passengers on how they can meet daily recommended servings of fruit and vegetables and also encourage them to exercise. The67 words
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Article158 2004-10-21 8 SGX’s fun event for charity Ashleigh Sim TOMORROW is the day of the Bull Run 2004, a charity event organised by the Singapore Exchange that comprises a 2.Bkm “Big Boss Challenge” run in the central business district that will pit 53 CEOs against eachAshleigh Sim - 158 words
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Article125 2004-10-21 8 China in bid for national cohesion Reuters OVERSEAS television programmes shown in China should be dubbed in Mandarin instead of regional dialects, Xinhua news agency said yesterday, quoting a State Administration of Radio, Film and Television circular. China has been promoting Mandarin for decades toReuters - 125 words
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Article138 2004-10-21 8 Branch election committees activated THE ruling People’s Action Party and the opposition are preparing for the possibility of early polls, The Straits Times reports today. Some PAP MPs have activated their branch election committees and assigned duties to members while some opposition parties have138 words
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Article102 2004-10-21 8 RAPPER-ACTOR Sheikh Haikel, 28, was told by the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) yesterday that no sign of controlled drugs was found in tests conducted on a second urine sample taken when he was arrested earlier this month, The Straits Times reports today. Like Channel News Asia presenter102 words
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Article108 2004-10-21 8 AFP A MALAYSIAN man allowed himself to be “cooked” for half an hour in a huge wok of steaming dumplings and com in an offering to Chinese deities during a Taoist festival. A giant steamer cover was placed over temple caretaker Lim Boon Hwa, 56, asAFP - 108 words
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Article94 2004-10-21 8 THE University of New South Wales plans to offer two degrees in five years after it opens a campus in Singapore in 2007. This will allow undergraduates to try for two degrees in different subjects at the same time and possibly save on a couple94 words
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Article76 2004-10-21 8 THE prices of Certificates of Entitlement (COE) fell for Categories A, B and C at the close of yesterday’s bidding exercise. Category A COEs (for cars 1,600 cc and below) fell $1,334 to $24,979 from $26,313 while those for Category B (cars above 1,601 cc) fell76 words
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Financial
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Article, Illustration611 2004-10-21 10 Janice Wong - AsiaMedic CEO %d readied, the top of his profession as a nephrohgist when he took a stab at the boardroom and succeeded Rf F >esd 1 Focus] By Janice Wong IN 1993, nephrologist Dominic Er (pictured) was restless. He had just performed the private sector’s first kidney transplantNg Sot Luan - 611 words
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Article152 2004-10-21 10 SINGAPORE MSI Global Pte Ltd, a consultancy company fully owned by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), has won a contract to provide consultancy services for the system integration of Nanjing Metro Line 1. The 8.18 million yuan (Ssl.7 million) contract, was won in partnership152 words
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Article186 2004-10-21 10 Reuters SINGAPORE The country’s secondlargest cellphone carrier, Mobile One Ltd (Ml), yesterday posted a 3.6 per cent rise in quarterly net profit but forecast a further erosion in margins in the final three months of the year. Ml, which has a third ofReuters - 186 words
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129 2004-10-21 12 Bloomberg NEW DELHI India yesterday raised the limit that overseas investors may hold in local airline companies as part of its plan to cut restrictions and attract more capital to improve infrastructure. Overseas investors may now own as much as 49 per cent of local– Bloomberg - 129 words
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368 2004-10-21 12 Chita Kong Ho - STA to offer maintenance, components to budget carrier in 5-year agreement By Chita Kong Ho SINGAPORE Technologies Aerospace (STA) yesterday picked up its fourth low-cost airline customer, in a US$47 million (5578.6 million) contract to provide maintenance and components to Jetstar Asia. The deal368 words
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Article, Illustration429 2004-10-21 14 3 top executives ‘leave’ as CEO Prince takes ‘strong action’ Bloomberg TOKYO Citigroup Inc said yesterday that three senior executives, including vice-chairman Deryck Maughan, will leave the company, a week after chief executive officer Charles Prince pledged to take “strong action” following the forcedBloomberg; Pics: Bloomberg - 429 words
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259 2004-10-21 14 Wire services HONG KONG Fighting back against soaring oil prices, Hong Kong’s financial secretary said yesterday that officials will investigate possible anti-competitive behaviour among local suppliers and extend a tax break to some fuel users. Oil prices have surged above US$5O per barrelWire services - 259 words
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Article27 2004-10-21 14 STI: 1,953 17.23 *AS AT OCTOBER 20 US$: SS1.672 S53.023 EURO: S$2.101 S$: 64.72 YEN S$: RM2.272 S$: HK$4.656 S$: 24.70 BAHT S$: 5,435 RUPIAH27 words
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Article335 2004-10-21 16 Christopher Lim - Singapore College of Insurance awards passing certificates to 96 successful candidates Christopher Lim FINANCIAL consultants Ben Fok, 42, and Tay Teng Pong, 52, believe that they can do their jobs better if they upgrade their professional qualifications. And last night they received a boost when they335 words
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Article, Illustration820 2004-10-21 18 WILLIAM PESEK Jr - By WILLIAM PESEK Jr Bloomberg IT’S really hard to get excited about tomorrow’s report on China’s gross domestic product. For one thing, even if Chinese growth slowed in the third quarter and you can be sure we’ll be told it did it won’t indicate– Bloomberg - 820 words
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158 2004-10-21 19 THE present practice at the Indian High Commission is for visa applications to be processed manually by the counter staff/officers. Applicants must wait hours for their tum/queue number to be called just to submit/hand over their applications to the counter. The period for submitting158 words
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Article70 2004-10-21 19 MOTORISTS and motorcyclists travelling along Stirling Road (between Block 143, Mei Ling Street True Way Presby Church) must be wary of dangerous potholes. Stirling Road has been in this condition for more than a year after road construction work. The authorities should look into this problem,70 words
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Article67 2004-10-21 19 IN the report “MC members free to resign” (Streats, Oct 20), it was stated that Mr Cedric Foo, Minister of State for Defence and National Development, told Parliament about changes to management corporation rules. It was actually National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan, and not Mr Foo, who took67 words
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Article158 2004-10-21 19 I LIVE in an HDB flat and I’m fed up with the noise. At night, when the lights go off at a nearby badminton court, people still continue playing. Officers at the Neighbourhood Police Post said that, according to guidelines set by the Traffic Police158 words
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Article121 2004-10-21 19 AS a regular public transport user, I have always wondered how accurate and reliable the ez-link card service is. Prior to its introduction, I felt more in control as the amount of bus fare to be paid, for instance, was predetermined and entered by me.121 words
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153 2004-10-21 19 I AGREE with the points made by Mr Teo Yew Cheok in his letter “Agencies still not treating maids well” (Streats, Oct 20). We must realise that most maids feel apprehensive on arrival in Singapore, and unless they are treated with respect and care, they153 words
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Global
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Article, Illustration425 2004-10-21 20 Jobs, terror purge also on new Indon leader’s agenda ap JAKARTA Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was sworn in yesterday as Indonesia’s first directly elected president, and immediately vowed to fight poverty, end separatist conflicts and make his sprawling nation safer from terrorism. Dr Yudhoyono■ ap; AFP - 425 words
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Article129 2004-10-21 20 AFP JAKARTA Outgoing Indonesian president Megawati Sukarnoputri chose to tend to her garden yesterday rather than attend the inauguration ceremony of her successor, Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. The absence of the notoriously reticent former leader from the event, attended by world leaders, was seenAFP - 129 words
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213 2004-10-21 20 JERUSALEM Fears were growing yesterday of a rift in the Israeli armed forces, after its chief of staff criticised a call by some rabbis for soldiers to rebel against orders for the forcible removal of Jewish settlers from Gaza next year. Lieutenant-General Moshe Ya’alon,213 words
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Article115 2004-10-21 20 Reuters BEIJING Ten of 28 beauty pageant contenders walked out of the final of China’s Top Model of the World contest, saying it was fixed, a claim the organisers denied, the Beijing Morning Post said yesterday. The boycotters also alleged that contestants had been forced toReuters - 115 words
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Article, Illustration484 2004-10-21 22 Two Italian schools urge students to cover up and avoid wearing revealing clothes -ap ROME In an era of low-rising jeans, one Italian high school has launched an uprising. A school in central Italy asked students to stop wearing low-slung trousers that expose navels, underwear,-ap; AP - 484 words
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Medical
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Article426 2004-10-21 25 Sarah Ng - By Sarah Ng FIBRE is known to prevent constipation, but it does much more. It is the housekeeper of the digestive system, absorbing and removing the poisons from fermenting food in the intestines. This may help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, the most426 words
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Thursday Tech
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Article, Illustration517 2004-10-21 26 GEOFFREY PEREIRA - Olympus’latest camera is as much a wearable accessory as it is an image catcher By GEOFFREY PEREIRA The Straits Times AS digital cameras get more common, there are two clear ways in which their makers differentiate them. One is by putting special or extra features in, andThe Straits Times; Pics: Yan Peng Kong - 517 words
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Advertisement394 2004-10-21 27 truly purs at soundwaves») Enjoy the beauty and diversity of our rich multi-cultures at SOUnduUQVGS, a special concert on 24 October by Singapore's first and only multi-ethnic performing group, the People’s Association Cultural Talents or PACT. W I|§b Almost 40 years on since PACT was set up by the People's394 words
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EasyStreats weekender
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Article, Illustration692 2004-10-21 28 The three main men of Action Theatres new play, Hubbies4Hire, tell SHARLENE TAN of how they would he as husbands for rent ALTHOUGH Robin Goh plays the versatile “husband for rent” in Action Theatre’s latest production, Hubbies4Hire, he professes to not being too helpful around the house in692 words
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going out
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Article, Illustration410 2004-10-21 29 YVONNE KWOK - By YVONNE KWOK DE-LOVELY Directed by Irwin Winkler Starring Kevin Kline and Ashley Judd QOO€>® DIRECTED by über Hollywood producer Irwin Winkler, DeLovely is a light-as-air depiction of composer Cole Porter’s life with his wife Linda. Lauded for its acknowledgement of Porter’s homosexuality a fact obscured in his410 words
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Article, Illustration273 2004-10-21 29 THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE Directed by Jonathan Demme Starring Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep and Jeffrey Wright ooo®® IN an age when rich corporations and powerful lobby groups influence US national policies and fund political campaigns, there is no doubt that the man on the street273 words
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Article, Illustration253 2004-10-21 29 Christopher Lim - Christopher Lim IF you have the time between today and Sunday, you may want to swing by Sincere Watch’s A Celebration of Time exhibition at Takashimaya Square in Ngee Ann City. This is no small watch show. Dubbed the Golden Jubilee Collection to celebrate253 words
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Article, Illustration438 2004-10-21 34 Philip Lee - BRITISH food as I’ve never known it By- Philip Lee BRITISH chef Robert Rees, who has cooked for the Queen of England, wants to disabuse Singaporeans of the notion that British food is boring and bland. And to prove the point, he flew here last week to whip up dishes438 words
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eating out
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Article, Illustration1374 2004-10-21 30 In the second instalment of our five-week series on dining in Suntec City, YVONNE KWOK reviews another three restaurants at the Fountain Terrace and comes awau sated n 1 iKlwi in the e SUNTEC City Mall, with more than 270 retail, dining and entertainment outlets, hasf>,c*:NgSorLuan - 1,374 words
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Article, Illustration311 2004-10-21 32 Sharon Soh - la Sharon Soh WHEN Italy-based pizza maker Oriana Tirabassi (pictured) was the guest chef at Prego two years back, the kids loved her acrobatic pizza-making stunts. They tailed her around the restaurant as she danced about, swirling and twirling her gravity-defying dough. From today to Oct 31, youstffg Sot Luan - 311 words
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Article, Illustration113 2004-10-21 35 Two people died and eight others went missing as the biggest typhoon i to hit Japan for more than a decade pounded the south of the country with heavy rain and powerful winds yesterday. Nearly 500 domestic flights were cancelled, i affecting some 44,000 passengers. Tensi Pic Ng Sor Luan - 113 words
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Tune in TV & MOVIE NEWS
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Article53 2004-10-21 35 9.30 pm, Star World (Star Hub Ch 18) Take a look at how the other half live by following the lives of six very privileged people, children of the ultra rich. Among those profiled are Victoria Aitken, an MP’s daughter who is trying to break into53 words
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Article, Illustration42 2004-10-21 35 10pm, Channel i Only five of the original 16 ladies remain to compete for Preston’s heart and the unknown value of their cheques. Tonight, tempers flare when only four of the five women get private dates with Preston.42 words
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Article, Illustration49 2004-10-21 35 MADE IN SINGAPORE! Tomorrow till Sunday, 7-30 pm Esplanade Concert Hall Tickets at $3O to $7O from Sistic A showcase of Singapore’s top talents with homegrown singers and bands spanning four generations. They include Dick Lee (pictured), SK Poon, Jeremy Monteiro, Jacintha, Rahimah Rahim, Ramli Sarip and Tania.49 words
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Article53 2004-10-21 35 ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE SINGAPORE Till Oct 28, 8.30am-7pm Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm on Saturday The URA Centre atrium (45, Maxwell Road) Free This exhibition marks the 10th anniversary of the Architectural Heritage Awards. It showcases all previous award-winning projects, ranging from luxurious bungalows, charming terrace houses, grand civic buildings to53 words
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Miscellaneous489 2004-10-21 35 Yourdailyhoroscope by Kelli Fox at Astrology.com PISCES FEB 19-MAR 20 AQUARIUS JAN 20-FEB 18 As much as you choose to share your splendour, no one can ever fully know you. You have a niche to fill in this world, and you’re doing an excellent job. Everything is falling into place489 words
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Article, Illustration529 2004-10-21 36 Lim Han Ming - Singapore Sailing chief keen to bring more events to Singapore By Lim Han Ming SAILING competitions are too Eurocentric. If Singapore Sailing president Low Teo Ping (below) had his way, there would be more major sailing regattas in Asia, particularly in Singapore. The 59-year-old retired bankerAshlelgh Sim - 529 words
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367 2004-10-21 36 Wire services SAO PAULO Formula One could have a new two-day qualifying format next season, with the second session held on the morning of the race and the starting grid decided by aggregate times. An International Automobile Federation (FIA) spokesman said yesterday thatWire services - 367 words
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Article, Illustration295 2004-10-21 37 Godfrey Robert - By Godfrey Robert UNLIKE many social golfers, Keith Keindel is not a betting man. But there was one instance when the Callaway Golf senior vice-president (international), who is based in Carlsbad, California, was dragged into wagering on a game in 1999. Keindel, a 14-handicapper, told\ Ashlelgh Slm - 295 words
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Article, Illustration437 2004-10-21 37 LIM HAN MING - British adventure racer thrives on pain and stiff challenges Extreme sports By LIM HAN MING HE was cycling downhill at a top speed of more than 40kmh when he fell into a deep hole. The impact sent him crashing against a big boulder and left his collar broneRejl Bull (Singapore) - 437 words
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Article, Illustration589 2004-10-21 38 Weight off Owen’s shoulders as he opens account for Real Madrid Wire services MADRID England striker Michael Owen (below) could not have been a happier man after finally finding the net for Real Madrid. The former Liverpool man had fallen short for his new club, and had suffered– Wire services; Reuters - 589 words
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Article, Illustration287 2004-10-21 38 -AFP LIVERPOOL Liverpool and Deportivo La Coruna can still qualify for the second stage of the Champions League, the clubs’ bosses insisted after seeing their sides battle out an entertaining 0-0 draw here on Tuesday. After the latest round of matches in Group A,-AFP; AFP - 287 words
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Article105 2004-10-21 38 y GROUP i\ Liverpool (Eng) 0 Deportivo La Coruna (Spa) 0; Monaco (Fra) 2 (Savioia 3, Chevanton 10} Olympiakos {Gre) 1 (Okkas 60) y GROUP Bayer Leverkusen (Ger) 3 (Ponte 48, > Krzynowek 59, Franca 90) AS Roma (Ita) 1 (Totti 26); Real Madrid (Spa) 1 (Owen 35)105 words
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Article, Illustration457 2004-10-21 39 Ferguson admits strikers’ form is cause for concern Wire services PRAGUE Alex Ferguson has admitted that his side’s current lack of goals is a source of concern in the runup to Sunday’s Premiership showdown against Arsenal. The Manchester United manager had more than £60 million (S$ 181 million)– Wire services; AP - 457 words
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Article, Illustration311 2004-10-21 39 AFP Turin Between them they have played almost 600 times in European competition. They have won the title six times, but Tuesday’s clash of the titans here between Juventus and Bayern Munich drew a paltry crowd of just 18,000. Juventus won theAFP - 311 words
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Article73 2004-10-21 39 S-LEAGUE club Geylang United moved closer to the Asian Football Confederation Cup final after drawing Syrian league champions A 1 Wahda 1-1 in yesterday’s semi-final. Veteran striker Aleksandar Duric scored the vital away goal in the 63 rd minute at the A 1 Albassiyin Stadium in Damascus. But73 words
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Article134 2004-10-21 39 AP LONDON American businessman Malcolm Glazer is on the verge of a possible takeover of Manchester United much to the dismay of their fans. In three consecutive trading days, Glazer has pushed his ownership share to 28.11 per cent in the club -an increase of 72 perAP - 134 words
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Article105 2004-10-21 39 BASKETBALL AFP FRESNO, California Caron Butler scored 18 points as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied for a 105-80 NBA exhibition win over road-weary Sacramento Kings, who were playing their first game since returning from China. Butler was 8-of-15 from the floor and also had six rebounds. He wasAFP - 105 words
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Miscellaneous49 2004-10-21 39 IN THE LIVING ROOM GOLF: USPGA Tour Funai Classic, day 1 (Channel i, tomorrow, 3am). Charles Schwab Cup Championship, Ist rd (Ch 23, tomorrow, sam). TENNIS: Masters Series, Spain, 3rd rd (Ch 24, spm and 7pm and tomorrow, 1.30 am). DELAYED TELECAST EPGA Open De Madrid, day 1 (Ch22,l2mn).49 words
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